In April of 2010, we hosted a Connect Conference in Pineville, LA. Pastors from around the state met with Bro. Greg Fuller, the Strategic Missions Pastor at the Connect Church in Seattle, WA and Bro. Gary Irby, church planter missionary for NAMB. They told us of the need for Christ in the Seattle area:

Seattle is one of the most unchurched regions in the U.S.

Approximately 90% of the population does not attend church.

Only 4% are considered evangelical Christians.

Washington is the most unchurched state in the nation.

Seattle has strong global impact

It is home to major companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks.

It is one of the top fifteen cities in the U.S.

It is considered by many nations to have a leading impact on technology, international commerce, music, world religions, outdoor recreation, and environmental concerns.

Check out a few of the local organizations that the Connect Church offers assistance to:
The Connect Church teams focus on meeting the needs found in the Lynnwood area by partnering with existing organizations in the community. They currently partner with the following organizations:

Nearly 60% of Washington's residents live in the Seattle metropolitan area, the center of transportation, business, and industry, and home to an internationally known arts community.

Population: According to the U.S. Census, as of 2009, Washington has a historical estimated population of 6,664,195. As of the Census 2000, the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Area's population was 3,043,878, approximately half the state's total population.

Religion: As with many other Western states, the percentage of Washington's population identifying themselves as "non-religious" is higher than the national average. The percentage of non-religious people in Washington is the highest of any state other than Colorado with 31%.

Train and Go…that’s what we’re asking our churches, associations and conventions to do While the American Peoples’ Affinity offers a variety of challenges and opportunities for service we have developed one unique training model for all partners to take